dining
This guide represents the city’ s most noteworthy dining places of interest to travellers. They have been selected by the editorial team at this magazine. Cards are listed as follows: AE‐American Express, ATM-bank machine on premises, IA‐Interac, MC – Mastercard, V – Visa. Other symbols stand for as follows: WA-wheelchair accessible, LP-licensed premises, SP-summer patio. While we always strive for accuracy, hours and information may change without notice. Maps start on page 43.
DINING BY NEIGHBOURHOOD
Winnipeg is a renowned restaurant town and many of the most interesting dining establishments can be found clustered together. Here is a listing of foodie-friendly districts worth visiting.
AIRPORT Family-friendly restaurants in hotels near the airport offer contemporary settings and diverse menus. Map 2: C-2 The Blue Marble International / Contemporary Chicago Joe’ s Family
Chop Steak & Seafood Four Points Restaurant International / Classic Oak & Grain International / Contemporary
CORYDON / LITTLE ITALY Traditionally known as Little Italy, an influx of global cuisine has turned this hot spot into one of the city’ s most multicultural culinary hubs. Map 1: T-3 Bisita Filipino Burrito del Rio Dos Fast Casual Café Carlo Italian / Contemporary Café La Scala Italian / Contemporary Café 22 Bistro Cocoabeans Café / Bakery Confusion Corner Bar & Grill International / Contemporary Daly Burger Burgers Elevate Eatery Bistro Eva’ s Gelato Ice Cream / Gelati Falafel Place Deli / Diner The Frenchway Café / Bakery Make Coffee + Stuff Coffee Mano a Mano Italian / Contemporary Niko’ s Greek Nucci’ s Gelati Ice Cream / Gelati The Roost Social House Pub / Lounge
DOWNTOWN Downtown is rich with culturally diverse restaurants, including a touch of regional cuisine. Caters to both the business and the nightlife crowds. Map 1: P-4 Blaze Bistro Regional / Canadian Carbone Italian / Contemporary Carne Italian Chophouse Steak & Seafood Chosabi Fast Casual Clay Oven Indian Dessert Sinsations Café Café / Bakery East India Company Indian Hy’ s Steak & Seafood Izakaya Edokko Japanese
Ichiban Japanese The Keg Steak & Seafood Oscar’ s Deli Deli / Diner The Palm Lounge Pub / Lounge Prairie 360 Regional / Canadian La Roca Mexican Rudy’ s Eat & Drink International / Contemporary Shannon’ s Pub / Lounge Stella’ s Café / Bakery Tavern United Pub / Lounge The VG Restaurant Regional / Canadian
EXCHANGE DISTRICT Restaurants in renovated warehouses and bank buildings serve up distinctive cuisine amidst charming turn-of-the-last century architecture. Map 1: N-4 Across the Board Café / Bakery Bailey’ s International / Classic
Blüfish Japanese
Carnaval South American Chosabi Fast Casual Cibo Italian / Contemporary Clementine Café Café / Bakery
Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria South American deer + almond Bistro Forth Café / Bakery Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American Jane’ s International / Contemporary King + Bannatyne Fast Casual King’ s Head Pub Pub / Lounge Little Brown Jug Taprooms The Mitchell Block International / Contemporary Parlour Coffee Coffee Peasant Cookery French Peg Beer Co. Pub / Lounge Saddlery on Market International / Contemporary Shawarma Khan Fast Casual Table International / Contemporary Winnipeg Free Press News Café Café / Bakery The Yellow Dog Tavern Pub / Lounge
THE FORKS A grazer’ s heaven. Numerous specialty kiosks feature a variety of food delights. There are also several good sit-down restaurants with patios to be found here. Map 1: Q-5 The Beachcomber International / Contemporary Era Bistro Bistro Muddy Waters Barbeque Nuburger Burgers Original Pancake House Family Smith Regional / Canadian Sydney’ s International / Contemporary
FORT GARRY Family dining nestles in alongside specialty and ethnic restaurants. Several Chinese restaurants serve the diverse university crowd. Map 2: F‐4 Aalto’ s Family Barley Brothers Pub / Lounge Brazen Hall Pub / Lounge Chosabi Fast Casual Nicolino’ s Italian / Contemporary North Garden Chinese Original Pancake House Family Panda Tea Tea House Sun Fortune Chinese Tavern United Pub / Lounge
OSBORNE VILLAGE Winnipeg’ s trend-setting area offers an eclectic blend of cafés, pubs and ethnic eateries amidst a charming neighbourhood of old houses and churches. Map 1: R-3 Baked Expectations Bistro Bangkok Thai Thai / Laotian Burrito del Rio Fast Casual The Cornerstone Pub / Lounge Carlos & Murphy’ s Mexican Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual Little Sister Coffee Maker Coffee
Meiji Japanese
Segovia Spanish Sous Sol French Stella’ s Café / Bakery Sukhothai Thai / Laotian
Nuburger Burgers Tea Story Tea House Toad in the Hole Pub / Lounge
Wasabi Japanese
RIVER HEIGHTS River Heights mixes old with new as it houses hip bistros and contemporary restaurants amongst its stately elm tree-lined streets. Map 2: E-3 Bonfire Bistro Bistro
Chew Regional / Canadian 529 Wellington Steak & Seafood Enoteca International / Contemporary In Ferno’ s on Academy French Fusion Grill Regional / Canadian The Grove Restaurant & Pub Pub / Lounge Máquè International / Contemporary Mona Lisa Italian / Classic Prairie Ink Restaurant & Bakery Café / Bakery Saucers Café Bistro Stella’ s Café / Bakery Tre Visi Café Italian / Classic Yujiro Japanese
ST. BONIFACE St. Boniface, home to one of the largest French speaking communities in western Canada, offers both casual and formal French-Canadian cuisine. Map 1: Q-6 Bouchée Boucher International / Contemporary Café Postal Coffee Café 22 Bistro In Ferno’ s Bistro French Jolly Friar Café Café / Bakery Le Garage Café Bistro Lovey’ s Smokehouse & BBQ Barbeque Marion St Eatery Café / Bakery Mon Ami Louis French Pasquale’ s Italian / Classic Promenade Café and Wine French Resto Gare & Train Bar French Stella’ s Café / Bakery
OSBORNE SOUTH Buzz from Osborne Village has reverberated south to this lush neighbourhood enclave that boasts some excellent restaurants and local favourites. Map 2: E‐4 Blind Tiger Kitchen + Bar French
Monticchio Italian / Classic Vera Pizza Italian / Classic
SARGENT / ELLICE Two parallel streets merge a variety of cultures in an ethnic mosaic of cuisines including Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Indian and Lebanese. Map 1: O-1 Café Dario South American Feast Café & Bistro Café / Bakery Homer’ s Greek India Palace Indian
Viva Vietnamese
WEST BROADWAY A historical residential neighbourhood with casual eateries perfect for gathering with friends. Map 1: Q-2 Bistro Dansk Danish Boon Burger Café Burgers Khao House Thai / Laotian Sherbrook Street Delicatessen Deli / Diner Stella’ s Café / Bakery The Tallest Poppy Café / Bakery Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea Coffee
Wasabi Japanese
Barbeque
LOVEY’ S BBQ This casual eatery boasts a state-of-theart barbeque pit and made-from-scratch sauces. Combo platters allow diners to sample a variety of meats. Tue- Thu 4 pm-8 pm, Fri 11:30 am-9 pm, Sat 4 pm-9 pm, Sun 4 pm-8 pm. Entrées: $ 10- $ 22. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 2-208 Marion St, 204‐233‐RIBS( 7427), Map 1: R‐6
MUDDY WATERS Expect good ol’ fashioned Southern hospitality at this Memphis-style barbeque featuring slow-cooked ribs and pulled pork— all smoked over a hickory fire. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 12- $ 28. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. The Forks Pavilion, 204‐947‐6653, Map 1: Q‐5
Bistro
BAKED EXPECTATIONS The huge chalkboard lists comfort food like a triple-decker grilled cheese and a chili burger, but save room for the sweet stuff. This place is noted for its decadent desserts, like mocha torte and Oreo cheesecake. Mon-Thu 11:30-midnight, Fri & Sat 11:30‐1 am, Sun 11 am-midnight. Entrées: $ 9- $ 12. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA. 161 Osborne St, 204‐452‐5176, Map 1: S-3
BONFIRE BISTRO Famous for wood-fired pizzas, this cozy neighbourhood hangout is the perfect place to unwind with a slice and a glass of wine. Mon-Sat 11:30 am-2:30 pm, Mon-Thu 5 pm-10 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10:30 pm, Sun 4:30 pm-9:30 pm. Entrees: $ 14- $ 34. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 1433 Corydon Ave, 204‐487‐4440, Map 2: D-3
CAFÉ 22 This trendy chain serves stone fired pizzas in a sleek, modern atmosphere. SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 204‐222‐2222. 823 Corydon Ave, Map 1: T-2; 336 Broadway Ave, Map 1: Q-3; 130 Provencher Blvd, Map 1: P-5 july / august 2017 where. ca 25